In a press release, the U.S. Tennis Association said the evening will kick off at 7 p.m. and will feature "celebrity appearances and iconic surprises," according to USTA. Federer is quoted as saying he had "missed being part of that atmosphere" and is "looking forward to celebrating those memories" in New York.

Roger Federer dropped the first set he played at this year's U.S. Open — against someone named Nagal. No, not Nadal. Nagal. Federer shrugged off that slow start and came back for a 4-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 victory Monday night against Sumit Nagal, a qualifier ...

Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina upset Roger Federer 7-5, 3-6, 7-6(8), 6-4 in the US Open tennis quarterfinals, denying tennis fans the chance at seeing the Swiss star play rival Rafael Nadal in the next round.